Description

These delicate, lacy oat cookies are a perfect homemade version of the classic store-bought treat. Featuring a crisp, buttery snap and a rich dark chocolate center, they bring a touch of elegance to any cookie jar.

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon whole milk or cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick or instant oats, processed into coarse flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Pulse the quick oats in a mini-food processor until they resemble a coarse flour.
In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high until light and fluffy.
Turn the mixer to low and blend in the vanilla extract and milk or cream.
Whisk together the all-purpose flour, processed oat flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, blending on low until no white streaks remain.
Scoop level teaspoons of dough and place them at least 3 inches apart on the baking sheet to allow for spreading.
Roll each scoop into a smooth ball and bake for 10 to 13 minutes until the edges are light golden brown.
Allow cookies to cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Melt three-quarters of the chocolate in the microwave at 50% power, stir in the remaining chocolate until smooth, and sandwich pairs of cookies together with a generous layer of chocolate.

Notes

To ensure the perfect lace-like texture, make sure your butter is softened but not greasy, and never skip the step of grinding the oats into a coarse flour. If your kitchen is warm, chill the assembled sandwiches for five minutes to help the chocolate center set quickly without losing its glossy finish.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 13 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American